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Visas

  • How long before the start of my studies may I enter the Netherlands?
  • Do I need a visa and/or residence permit to study in the Netherlands?
  • Can a parent or sponsor provide the ‘proof of financial means’ for my visa/residence permit?
  • Can I collect my visa in a country other than the one where I am a national?
  • How long does it take for my visa/residence permit to be approved?
  • How and where do I collect my visa?
  • How do I get a Dutch visa and/or residence permit?
  • How much will my visa and/or residence permit cost and how do I pay?
  • What documents do I submit for my visa (MVV) and residence permit (VVR) application?
  • Do I need to undergo a TB test?
  • Do I need to report to the Aliens Police upon arrival?
  • What is biometric data?
  • What is a tuition fee payment statement and why must I submit one?
  • What are the requirements for a bank statement?
  • What are the requirements for a scholarship letter?
  • How do I arrange a visa/residence permit for my family?
  • What are the housing requirements for students who need a visa/residence permit?
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